Wonderful World Fine Art Competition

About the Open Call

Welcome to the art theme Wonderful World, artists/photographers you are invited to participate in the awe-inspiring beauty of our planet through art. From vibrant ecosystems and sweeping landscapes to the smallest creature or celestial wonder, this theme highlights the magic found in the natural world. Earth so extraordinary, let your work reflect the wonder that surrounds us every day. $20 for 4 images / 35 for 6 images (Entry fees are non-refundable). Submit your artwork by September 30, 2025. Awards & Prizes: Cash and Prizes up to $500. Promotion on social media channels. Newsletter to Collectors, Galleries & Art Lovers. Certificate of Achievement. FIRST PRIZE – $100 Cash | Exhibition | Social Media Promotion | Newsletter feature to Collectors, Galleries & Art Lovers and Certificate. SECOND PRIZE – $50 Cash | Exhibition | Social Media Promotion and Certificate. THIRD PRIZE – Exhibition | Social Media Promotion and Certificate. HONORABLE MENTIONS & FINALIST- Exhibition and Certificate. ADVANTAGE – Permanent Display on Platform. Prize money must be claimed by the winner within 60 days or forfeited. If you encounter any issues we’re here to help, you can email us your application. Please include the following details in your email: Artist Name, Email Address, Website (optional). Attach images of your artwork, labeled with their titles and mediums. Once we receive your submission, we will send you an invoice for the application fee. More Information: Competition Timeline: Entry Deadline | September 30, 2025. Winners Notified | October 9-11, 2025. Exhibition Starts | October 15, 2025. Image Requirements: File Size: Max 2 MB | Format: jpg, jpeg, png. Ensure professional presentation: including proper cropping, no mockups, frames or watermarks. File Name Format: Artist Name – Title of Art.jpg. Rules for Entry: This competition is open to artists worldwide who are 18 or older. All backgrounds, skill levels, and styles are welcome. We accept all visual media, including painting, mixed media, photography, digital art, and sculpture. All submissions must be original works created by the artist entering the competition. Terms and Conditions: This Agreement outlines the terms and conditions between the artist and Blue Koi Gallery. Prior to submitting their artwork, all artists who wish to participate in any competition on our website (koisartistaward.com) are required to consent to the following terms: Artwork will only be used for marketing, promotional, and display purposes. This includes featuring them on the Blue Koi Gallery website, social media platforms, etc. The artist hereby grants permission to Blue Koi Gallery to archive selected artwork as a part of the exhibition. This archival will be made accessible for public viewing on our official website (koisartistaward.com). The selected works will feature the artist’s name, the title of their artwork, and a link back to their website. If the artist doesn’t have a website, we’ll include their email address for contact purposes. Artist shall retain all copyrights of any image they submit to the Blue Koi Gallery. The images on this site will not be resold, exchanged, or copied. Entry fees are non-refundable. Commission-Free Approach: We empower artists and connect them directly with buyers, ensuring that all sales are exclusively between the artist and the buyer.

What is Offered

Cash prizes up to $500, exhibition opportunities, social media promotion, newsletter features to collectors and galleries, certificates of achievement, and permanent display on the Blue Koi Gallery platform. Artists also retain all copyrights to their submitted images.

Requirements

Artists must be 18 or older and can be from anywhere in the world. All backgrounds, skill levels, and styles are welcome. Accepted visual media include painting, mixed media, photography, digital art, and sculpture. Submissions must be original works. Image requirements: Max 2 MB, jpg, jpeg, or png format, professionally presented (no mockups, frames, or watermarks), and file name format 'Artist Name – Title of Art.jpg'.

How to Apply

Artists can submit their artwork via the provided online form. Alternatively, they can email their application to info@koisartistaward.com, including Artist Name, Email Address, Website (optional), and images labeled with titles and mediums. An invoice for the application fee will be sent upon submission.